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What did lords and vassals give to their king?
If a lord acted in the service of a king, the lord was considered a vassal of the king. As part of the feudal agreement, the lord promised to protect the vassal and provided the vassal with a plot of land. This land could be passed on to the vassal’s heirs, giving the vassal tenure over the land.
What did kings and lords give to knights?
The king granted fiefs (portions of land) to nobles (lords or barons) in return for loyalty, protection and service. The king could also grant fiefs to vassals (knights) in exchange for military service. In return, the lord provided the knight with lodging, food, armor, weapons, horses and money.
What did vassals expect from their lords?
Under the feudal contract, the lord had the duty to provide the fief for his vassal, to protect him, and to do him justice in his court. In return, the lord had the right to demand the services attached to the fief (military, judicial, administrative) and a right to various “incomes” known as feudal incidents.
What did knights do for their lords?
Knights fought for their lords who in turn fought for their king. The king might take on a task as a favor for another king or in obedience to the Pope. A knight would typically give 40 days of service each year to his liege lord.
What was the Lords obligation to the knight?
Provide military service
Lord’s Obligation to Knights Provide military service. Remain loyal and faithful. Give money on special occasions.
What did knights give to Nobles?
The higher nobles grant the vassals their portions of land (fiefs) in return for their loyalty, protection, and service. The nobles also provided their knights with necessities, such as lodging, food, armour, weapons, horses, and money.
What was the role of monarchs in medieval times?
The Role of Monarchs. Medieval monarchs filled out the role at the top of the feudal system. The king/queen had total power over all the assets and determined how much land he would provide his lords and vassals. The monarchs were expected to help support the vassals below and provide protection/order for them.
When was the monarch required to give royal assent?
Before the Royal Assent by Commission Act 1541 became law, assent was always required to be given by the sovereign in person before Parliament.
How did Lords and Knights work in the Middle Ages?
The relationship of lord and vassal was very important in the middle ages. As mentioned above, vassals were granted land from their lords to look over and control. If the vassals and knights failed to follow the duties and/or did not stick to their chivalry, they were automatically stripped of their position and their land.
What was the role of the king in feudalism?
The king/queen had total power over all the assets and determined how much land he would provide his lords and vassals. The monarchs were expected to help support the vassals below and provide protection/order for them. To fulfill this expectation, monarchs provided money to his lords in exchange for loyalty and service.